cognition

Air pollution may weaken children’s brain connections, study shows

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Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in their homes from birth to age three may develop weaker connections between key brain regions, with potentially long-lasting effects on future learning, behavior, and health, according to a major new study.

Exposure to particulate air pollution, even at low levels, can reduce children’s cognitive abilities

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Increased exposure to outdoor air pollution in early life can make it harder for children to learn and process information, especially in terms of critical thinking and non-verbal tasks, a new study reports.